Legal Assistant

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Southwest Region seeks candidates for land titles and records positions across Albuquerque, NM; Dulce, NM; Ignacio, CO; and Towaoc, CO. The role involves recording, imaging, extracting, scanning, and data entry to maintain and verify title records.

Qualified applicants will have relevant federal experience at GS-05, GS-06, or GS-07 levels, with responsibilities including reviewing title documents, recording instruments, and assisting with probate data

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience that equips me with the knowledge to perform duties such as reviewing real estate and probate instruments

Responsibilities

• Record, image, extract, scan and data entry of land titles and records
• Review title documents for accuracy and conformance to procedures
• Answer inquiries related to probate data and legal documents for recording

Job description

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Region in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Dulce, New Mexico; Ignacio, Colorado; Towaoc, Colorado to perform land titles and records functions and duties necessary in recording, imaging, extracting, scanning and data entry.

Qualification for GS-05

1 year of specialized experience that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include reviewing a wide range of real estate and probate legal instruments to confirm conformity with existing legal title records; assisting with recording legal documents and maintaining land title maintenance system; scan documents into automated system; answers inquiries related to probate data and legal documents for recording OR I have successfully completed 4 years of progressively higher-level education leading to a bachelor's degree in an accredited business or technical school, college or university above high school in any field for which high school graduation or equivalent is a prerequisite.

Qualification for GS-06

I have 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include reviewing land title documents for accuracy and conformance to procedures and regulations prior to final recordation of property; record, image, research and data entry of the land titles and records; gather and analyze title data on land ownership and title chains; read maps and legal descriptions; answer inquiries related to probate data and legal documents for recording.

Qualification for GS-07

I have 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include reviewing land title documents for accuracy and conformance to procedures and regulations prior to final recordation of property and maintains land title maintenance system; receives, examines and reviews legal documents including rights-of-ways, lease formats, land records and title status reports; record, image, extract, scan and data entry of the land titles and records; reviews complex and non-complex documents relative to multiple ownership records; answers inquiries related to probate data and legal documents for recording.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.